Hi Bob,
The rooster helps me with some finishing when he is not busy, he is very good with a gray pad.
As for the wood, I got the top wood from Fred Lyman with some other back and side wood. This top is from Fred but the back and sides are from Battenkill. I got a couple big slabs from him and sliced them into backs and sides. I have enough for a couple more basses.
It is an interesting project and I am going by the seat of the pants method. But that is the most fun, isn't it?
My plan was approved by Paul Warburton so I should be okay on that front.